Explore 62 North :: Sail with us in the amazing fjords of Norway!

Explore 62° North AS

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Explore 62° North AS
Indre kulen 55
6718 Deknepollen
Norway

Phone +47 99 69 81 13
bottlemail @ explore62.com

VAT 922 319 502 MVA

Iban: NO23 3633 6205 349
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Welcome to Nordfjord and Sunnmore alps!

Sail and Hike in Hoddevik
Welcome to Nordfjord and Sunnmore alps!

Surfing in Hoddevik @nordicretreats
Welcome to Nordfjord and Sunnmore alps!

Surfing in Hoddevik @nordicretreats
Welcome to Nordfjord and Sunnmore alps!

Ski and sail Sunnmore alps @christeroyre
Welcome to Nordfjord and Sunnmore alps!

Surfing in Hoddevik @nordicretreats

Welcome to Nordfjord and Sunnmore alps!

Sail and Hike in Hoddevik @explore62
Surfing in Hoddevik @nordicretreats
Surfing in Hoddevik @nordicretreats
Ski and sail Sunnmore alps @christeroyre

Explore 62 North is a Norwegian adventure company for active explorers!

We just love to show our explorers what Nordfjord & Norway as a playground has to offer of spectacular nature and world class adventures!

In our summer adventure we sail the amazing Nordfjord and explore new activities like surfing, climbing, mountain biking, hiking and kayaking every day. Perhaps we meet some sea eagles and catch some Norwegian wild salmons. All in one fjord.

Our ski and sail adventure brings you to the famous Hjørundfjord in Sunnmore. Ski and sail Sunnmore alps is a trip for active explorers who like the idea of powder skiing and ski touring in the untouched mountains in the alps with panoramic fjord view.

62° north at the west coast of Norway has some of the rawest nature in the world. Our local knowledge and passion for nature will provide you with true experiences and memories for life! Sail with us and explore your dreams in the amazing fjords of Norway!

ski toruing in hjørundfjord and sunnmøre alps

Explore 62 north hiking hornelen sea cliff

Explore Hoddevik & Nordfjord

Explore Loen & Nordfjord

Explore Gloppen and Nordfjord

SY Westland - ski touring Sunnmore alps

Ski touring the Sunnmore alps

Sail with Explore 62 north and explore Nordfjord and Sunnmore alps in Norway

Ski and sail in Sunnmore alps

5 nights tour / February - April 2020

5 days with ski and sail in Sunnmore alps. Professional ski guides and avalanche equipment included.

Some possible mountains to ski:
Ski touring mountain Kviteggja
Ski touring mountain Dukhornet
Ski touring mountain Slogen
Ski touring mountain Kolaastinden
All accommodation onboard

Euro 1.960 person

Sail with Explore 62 north and explore Nordfjord and Sunnmore alps in Norway

Explore Nordfjord

6 nights tour / May - October 2020

6 days with Norwegian fun and adventures! Professional instructors for surfing and mountain guides included.

Surfing in Hoddevik
Coastering & kayaking in Vaagsoy
Hiking Hornelen sea cliff
Climbing Via Ferrata in Loen
Hiking mountain Skaala in Loen
Mountain biking in Gloppen

Euro 1.980 person

Sail with Explore 62 north and explore Nordfjord and Sunnmore alps in Norway

Exclusive trips with Westland

June / September 2019

Summer and autum 2019 it is possible to book SY Westland for exclusive trips.

Our beautiful sailboat, Westland is 45 feet and the design are inspired by Colin Archer with pilothouse. Westland takes a maximum of 7 passengers and staff of 2.

Sailing area for exclusive tours from Bergen in south to Aalesund in north.

From Euro 1.500

Ski & sail Sunnmore alps

Sail to ski Sunnmore alps is a trip for those of you who like the idea of powder skiing and ski touring in the untouched mountains in Hjørundfjord at the west coast of Norway.

Hjørundfjord is one of the most distinctive and magnificent fjords of Norway. Among the rugged, wildest and most beautiful mountain areas in western Norway the fjord creates a unique scenery for our sail to ski adventures. The view with blue steep fjord and white mountains with powder snow will guaranteed make memories for life!

photo: @christeroyre

Photo by @nordicretreats

collaboration with @nordicretreats

Explore Nordfjord

Nordfjord is a compact and complete piece of Norway where the wild north sea meet the deep fjords and high mountain peaks. Nordfjord is Norway at its highest, wildest, deepest and most enjoyable.

Surfing in Hoddevik
Coastering & kayaking in Vaagsoy
Hiking Hornelen sea cliff
Hiking Skaala in Loen
Climbing Via Ferrata in Loen
Mountain biking in Gloppen
Heading back home to Maaloy

Exclusive trips with Westland

Sometimes we have an open window in our sailing schedule where it is possible to book the boat for Exclusive trips.

Our beautiful sailboat, Westland is 45 feet and the design are inspired by Colin Archer with pilothouse.

Westland takes a maximum of 7 passengers and staff of 2. There are 2 cabins in front, both with 2 single beds. The master cabin has one twin bed and one single bed. There are two saloons, one in the pilothouse and one underneath deck.

photo: @fotefartore

photo: @explore62north

SY Westland

Together we prepares and serves delicious high-quality meals based on local produce. Spend time by the fireplace in our saloon: read, relax, share stories and make plans for the next day. Sleeping cabins are small but cozy and comfortable. In the evening we dock the boat in charming villages along the fjord and wake up in beautiful surroundings ready for a new day of adventure.

There are two saloons, one in the pilothouse and one underneath deck. Westland have a large generator who supply us with electrisity for lights and charging your laptop and phones. We also have free wifi onboard.

About all our trips

First note! All explorers must help out with some "work" onboard, like prepare breakfast / dinner and hoist the mainsail. Westland is not a cruise boat but more likely an expedition boat. It is important that every explorer has the right expectations and understands our concept correctly.

Second note! This very first season, 2020 we only have group booking from 4 - 6 explorers. It is important for the atmosphere onboard that our guests know each other. Also, it is important for our mountain guides that the ski & hike level of the group is about the same.

@antonenerlovphotography

Spectacular videos from amazing Nordfjord

Powder skiing mount Skåla

Skåla - this imposingly beautiful giant of a mountain - towers over the village of Loen in Nordfjord, and is considered one of the most spectacular mountain walks in Norway.

Mountainbiking in Gloppen

Thomas Vanderham and Remi Gauvin have both been to Norway before, but it’s one of those places that keeps drawing them back. With newly built mountain bike trails with a strong historic culture of moving through the mountains, the Nordfjord region has endless opportunities for adventure.

Surfing in Hoddevik Stadlandet

Watch Pro surfers Gony Zubizarreta (Volcom) and Marlon Lipke (RVCA) travel to Lapoint surf camp in Hoddevik (Stad) for an extraordinary adventure in Nordfjord, Norway. Between tall mountains, breathtaking nature and ancient Viking settlements, they scored waves and memories of a lifetime.

Nordfjord - All in one fjord

Nordfjord is situated between the largest mainland glacier in Europe and Norway’s wildest coast at the western cape, with spectacular mountains and valleys, rolling farmland and a dramatic coast line. Here, you are never far away from great, accessible travel experiences.

Nordfjord Moments with Fred Syversen

10 years ago, free-rider Fred Syversen jumped off a 107 meter high a cliff. And survived. The record-breaking jump is considered to be one of the craziest cliff jumps on skis in history. To mark the anniversary we gave him a different challenge: 107 moments in Nordfjord – one per meter, all in one weekend.

Hiking mount Skåla

Explore the magnificent hiking trip to Mount Skåla in Loen. You can go hiking, climbing, kayaking and biking in the area.

Explore 62° @Instagram

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Equipment List

Make sure you bring everything you need.
We encourage you to use what you have for this trip, and purchase items if youre missing something important on the list below.

SKIS, BOOTS, POLES
Touring skis, boots and backcountry ski poles.

SKI CRAMPONS
To assist in steep ascents. Consider bringing an ice ax or whippet as well.

HELMET
Safety first! Make sure it fits over your thin, windproof hat and does not move when you shake your head.

BEACON, SHOVEL, PROBE
Bring extra batteries for your beacon and make sure your beacon currently has above 90% battery.

BASE LAYER - 2 SETS
2 sets of wool long-sleeved top and bottom. Warm, Extra Warm or Expedition thickness is recommended.

MID-LAYER
A medium thickness wool or fleece top to go over your base layer.

NSULATED JACKET
A thick, warm, insulated jacket to put on during breaks. We recommend a puffy jacket with down or synthetic.

SHELL / RAIN JACKET
Gore-Tex or similar is mandatory. Extrememly important in Norwegian climate. The jacket must be waterproof, have a hood, and make sure you don’t get wet even if it rains all day. We recommend jackets with pit zips for ventilation.

MEDIUM INSULATED JACKET
Use a synthetic or down jacket that fits over your base layer and mid layer, yet underneathe your rain shell. Should be comfortable with full range of movement when all layers are on.

EXTRA TOP LAYER
Bring an extra medium thick layer to add underneathe your medium insulated jacket in case you get cold easily.

GLOVES & MITTENS
1 thin pair of wool gloves to protect your hands. 1 pair of over mittens for additional warmth with windproofing. 1 extra pair of thick mittens in case yours get wet. 3 in total.

HATS
2 warm hats. 1 thick, 1 thin. Make sure at least one has a windproof lining. 1 sun hat to protect your face.

HIKING SOCKS
4 pairs, we recommend wool, above the ankle or higher. 2 thin. 2 thick. We recommend a 5th pair that are extra thick for evenings.

BOOTS
Bring lightweight boots.

SKI BACKPACK
Ski pack for emergency gear and daily needs: food, water, beacon, shovel, probe, layers, first aid kit, etc... 40-50 liters recommended.

SUNGLASSES
UV rated, we recommend a strap to keep them in place and so they don't get lost. Bring dark lenses with plastic frames, not metal.

SUNSCREEN / CHAPSTICK
Make sure the Chapstick has UV rated sunscreen in it. We also suggest cold cream such as Dermatone to help protect your skin

WATER BOTTLES
Insulated water bottle, 2 liter capacity. Do not bring a camelback bladder, this will freeze in cold temperatures.

PERSONAL MEDICATIONS
Make sure you bring any personal meds you need on your trip, and ensure the Hvitserk office is updated on your allergies or needs.

SHELL PANTS
Waterproof shell pants. Gortex is best. We recommend heavier duty pants to keep you warm with zips for ventilation.

HEADLAMP
Make sure you bring extra batteries as they die faster in the cold.

WOOL UNDERWEAR
We highly recommend bringing wool underwear and bra. No cotton

CAMERA
Be prepared for the cold. Insulating your camera will keep it working for the entire trip. We suggest bringing an extra battery pack.

SITTING MAT
Strongly recommended to insulate you from the ground